Electro-Optical Engineer, Principal

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* Description:

** The mission matters  So do the people behind it  With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact

What is the mission?

Ignite matures and transitions capabilities focused on our Space Enterprise internal and external customer needs  This position will contribute to electro optics  EO , laser radar, and directed energy  DE  program work under the LM Space Ignite, Advanced Capabilities Electro optics & Security  ACES  directorate  The ACES team conducts applied research and rapid prototyping of systems & subsystems in relevant or operational environments, develops first of kind optical systems, and supports national defense with electro optics and other technologies  This role will support the creation of discriminating and disruptive technologies, and performance of first of kind demonstrations in support of critical national needs in areas including electro optics, laser radar, directed energy and power beaming  The position will support activities with multiple LM and government entities and requires a TS clearance

We are looking for an experienced technical contributor in electro optical and infrared  EO/IR  systems, laser radar, high energy laser beam control, systems architecture and systems engineering to join us in our mission to equip the warfighter with multiple, capable, and affordable EO/IR and DE systems  You will serve as a key member of the technical staff contributing to a range of contracted programs and internally funded innovation and growth initiatives  The ideal candidate is a results oriented, cross disciplinary, and innovative electro optical systems designer and developer who can integrate optical, mechanical, electronic, and software elements into an effective, affordable, and delivered on time solutions

What does this role look like?

Job responsibilities include:

- Hands on experience in the development of electro optical systems, laser radar, or high energy laser beam control systems

- Experience developing engineering documents, e g , specifications, vendor RFQs, proposal technical volumes, drawings, briefings, assembly work instructions, contract deliverables, and test plans / procedures

- Strong oral and written communications skills

- Ability and willingness to travel to support on site integration and field test of EO systems

- Bachelor's degree in a technical field relevant to EO/IR technology

- Experience leading the development of technical proposals

- Dedication to training and mentoring more junior engineers in your areas of expertise

- US Citizenship with the ability to obtain & maintain a Top Secret clearance

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* - Bachelor's degree in an ACES relevant field  e g , optics, quantum information science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics

- At least 15 years' of relevant experience in research & development as a technical lead with responsibilities including budget, schedule and technical performance

- Demonstrated track record of leading and winning R&D proposals

- Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and make data driven decisions

- Experience collaborating with multi functional, geographically dispersed teams, and with other business entities

- Proven track record of successfully partnering with business colleagues to achieve common objectives

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with collegues, leaders, and stakeholders

- Ability to work in a fast paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and requirements

- Strong writing ability, and experience and skill presenting to groups

- Strong interpersonal communication skills

- Ability to communicate complex ideas and explain technology and concepts to an audience of both experts and non experts

- Ability and willingness to travel

- Active Top Secret Security clearance

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Skills:

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* - M S  in an ACES relevant science or engineering field  e g , physics, optics, aerospace

- 20 years of technical experience with demonstrated expertise in maturing innovative optical technologies for national security applications

- Experience in operational/mission analysis and simulation of EO/IR systems

- Experience with detection and tracking techniques for passive and active optical systems

- Experience with adaptive optics and beam control

- Experience conducting mission trades and developing architectures and link budgets

- Demonstrated experience leading the development of airborne or space qualified hardware and/or payloads

- At least 10 years' experience as a lead systems engineer or chief engineer

- Extensive proof of experience in R&D business development, cultivating funding sources for innovative optical and defense technologies, and growing the business

- Possess Top Secret, SCI and Special Access clearances

- Diversity of customer experience and exposure across relevant…